The BEST episodes of Designated Survivor season 3

Every episode of Designated Survivor season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Designated Survivor season 3!

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member, is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.

Last Updated: 8/14/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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#truthorconsequences
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7.83
909 votes

#1 - #truthorconsequences

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2019

On election day, Kirkman turns to his therapist to relieve his conscience about the events and own decisions he made 36 hours ago.

Directors: Chris Grismer
Writer: Peter Noah
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#undecided
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7.79
927 votes

#2 - #undecided

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/7/2019

Behind in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI’s hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother’s last wishes.

Directors: Peter Leto
Writer: Dawn DeNoon
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#privacyplease
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7.66
971 votes

#3 - #privacyplease

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2019

A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

Directors: Timothy Busfield
Writer: Peter Noah
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#scaredsh*tless
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7.66
907 votes

#4 - #scaredsh*tless

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2019

Kirkman enacts a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign.

Directors: Sudz Sutherland
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#identity/crisis
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7.57
952 votes

#5 - #identity/crisis

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/7/2019

A stray Russian bomber threatens Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company. An event from Aaron’s childhood brings trouble to Kirkman’s campaign.

Directors: Sudz Sutherland
Writer: Adam Stein
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#whocares
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7.54
946 votes

#6 - #whocares

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2019

A dying Guatemalan child in a Texas hospital brings immigration up front. A mugging opens Kirkman’s eyes to the reality of life in the capital.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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#thesystemisbroken
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7.54
1124 votes

#7 - #thesystemisbroken

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2019

Running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his new campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.

Directors: Chris Grismer
Writer: Neal Baer
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#nothingpersonal
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7.53
950 votes

#8 - #nothingpersonal

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2019

Emotions run high after a despicable fake news story goes viral. Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal. Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

Directors: Peter Leto
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#slipperyslope
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7.52
1020 votes

#9 - #slipperyslope

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2019

A heated debate over child marriage causes tension between Kirkman’s staff. Opioid addiction hits home for Mars. A biohacker turns Wells onto a chilling new threat.

Directors: Peter Leto
Writer: Dawn DeNoon
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#makehistory
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7.36
968 votes

#10 - #makehistory

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/2019

Aaron’s heritage and a widespread teachers’ strike become big issues. Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

Directors: Chris Grismer
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